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Different kinds of Colleges. These lessons are called University Starts Now. So why do we say “College”? . College typical refers to any higher education after High School. After.
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Different kinds of Colleges
These lessons are called University Starts Now So why do we say “College”?
College typical refers to any higher education after High School After
Because there are different levels and types of education beyond High School, there are different levels and types of Colleges.
When you continue school after High School, you become an Undergraduate
The first possible levels of education above High School are: Vocational College and Community College
Computer Specialist Vocational College At vocational college, students are taught the skills needed to perform a particular job. These colleges focus mainly on job-specific skills, and as such have been considered more to be devoted to field training. These colleges vary in the number of years to complete and prepare students for work right after. Physician’s Assistant Plumber Metal Worker Mechanic Contractor Electrician
Community College Sometimes called Junior College or City College, are primarily two-year public institutions providing higher education and granting certificates, diplomas, and associate’s degrees. After graduating from a community college, some students transfer to a 4-year College or University to complete a Bachelor’s Degree.
Some students skip Community College after High School and go straight to a 4-year College or University to earn their Bachelor’s Degree
Students continuing their education after graduating with their Bachelor’s Degree are considered graduate students. Education past this point is called Postgraduate Education
What is a University? A university is an institution of higher education and research that grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects and provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education. Schools of postgraduate education are called Graduate Schools A typical University will have Graduate Schools within it. These schools offer at least a Master’s Degree.
Professional Colleges A professional college is a higher level education school that prepares students for careers in specific professional fields. These schools may typically be attended upon completion of at least an undergraduate degree (bachelor’s degree) Medical School Dental School Law School Pharmacy School Business School Journalism School Veterinarian School